Lazio is Italy's most historically rich region, home to Rome — the Eternal City — as well as ancient ruins, medieval hilltowns, volcanic lakes, and a stunning Tyrrhenian coastline. From the Colosseum to the vineyards of the Castelli Romani and the thermal baths of Viterbo, Lazio offers an unparalleled blend of art, history, nature, and cuisine.
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Guided experiences that show you Lazio through its food.
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Tour formats
Different ways to experience Lazio's food scene.
Street food tours
Rome has excellent street food tours focused on supplì, pizza al taglio, porchetta and artisanal gelato — best in Testaccio, Trastevere and Campo de' Fiori
Market tours
Market tours at Testaccio and Campo de' Fiori show the seasonal, producer-direct approach to Roman cooking
Restaurant tours
Progressive dinner tours visit 3-4 trattorias tasting specific dishes — an efficient way to experience multiple Roman specialties
Specialty tours
Wine tours in the Castelli Romani (Frascati, Marino); olive oil tours in the Sabine hills; truffle hunting in Viterbo province (autumn)
Cooking classes
Take a piece of Lazio home with you.
Roman Pasta Masterclass
Learn to make all four canonical Roman pastas — cacio e pepe, carbonara, amatriciana and gricia — with a Roman chef who demystifies the techniques that make or break these deceptively simple dishes.
La Cucina Romana — Full Cooking Class
A comprehensive Roman cooking class including market visit, antipasto preparation, two pasta dishes, a secondo and a Roman dessert such as tiramisu or panna cotta con amaretti.
Roman-Jewish Kitchen
Learn the ancient Roman-Jewish recipes including carciofi alla giudia, baccalà in tomato sauce, almond biscuits and other dishes from Italy's oldest Jewish culinary tradition, taught by a guide in the Ghetto.
Pasta Fresca Artisan Workshop
A hands-on pasta-making workshop learning to make several fresh pasta shapes (tonnarelli, ravioli, pappardelle) with traditional tools — Roman pasta-making techniques passed down through generations.
DIY self-guided food tour
Create your own Roman food tour following this route through the city's best food neighbourhoods
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Stop 1 (7:30AM): Forno Roscioli (Via dei Chiavari) — morning coffee and maritozzo (cream bun) or pizza bianca
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Stop 2 (9AM): Testaccio Market — browse and taste seasonal produce, cheese and charcuterie from market vendors
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Stop 3 (10:30AM): Supplì Roma (Trastevere) — taste Rome's finest supplì al telefono
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Stop 4 (12:30PM): Trattoria da Cesare al Casaletto or Da Enzo al 29 — proper Roman pasta lunch (cacio e pepe or carbonara)
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Stop 5 (3PM): Caffè Sant'Eustachio — Rome's most celebrated espresso near the Pantheon
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Stop 6 (4PM): Gelateria dei Gracchi (Prati) — artisan gelato with seasonal flavours
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Stop 7 (6:30PM): Freni e Frizioni or Ai Tre Scalini — aperitivo with wine and light snacks
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Stop 8 (8:30PM): Dinner at a Trastevere or Testaccio trattoria
Foodie tips
Get more out of every meal.
Roman restaurants close between meals (usually 3-7PM) — plan accordingly and don't arrive at 5PM expecting dinner
The best Roman pasta makers are usually in residential neighbourhoods (Testaccio, Pigneto, Monteverde) rather than tourist centres
Summer is perfect for seasonal produce: Roman artichokes (carciofi romaneschi) are best in spring, cherry tomatoes in July-August
Truffle season in Lazio runs October-December — seek restaurants offering local Umbria/Lazio black truffle dishes
Ask for the vino della casa (house wine) in trattorias — often local Castelli Romani whites served by the carafe at €6-8